Pōwhiri in Action - He Kete O Te Reo Pōwhiri - Written in partnership by Māori educator Kiri Waitai and Pākeha educator Susan Battye. This book supports tikanga Māori. The photocopiable resource provides comprehensive information as well as supporting student activities about pōwhiri. The first section provides an overview of pōwhiri, and addresses questions such as: what is a pōwhiri? What is important about the process of pōwhiri? What is a marae? What is tikanga? What is kawa? What is tapu? What is noa? What reasons are there for a pōwhiri to take place? Subsequent sections explore pōwhiri from both the hosts and the visitors’ perspectives. Topics covered include tangata whenua, karanga, whaikōrero, waiata, koha, hongi, hākari, manuhiri, te whakaeke, and much more.

Now compatible with Google Chromebooks, the Chromebook-compatible PDF will enable teachers and students to complete activities and enter answers directly into the PDF while accessing it on your Chromebooks. Works great with Chromebooks.